24 31 010 Replacing Torque Converter Shaft Seal (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

00 1 450
24 0 200
24 2 351
24 2 352
24 2 353
24 2 360

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove automatic transmission . See 24 00 023 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (6HP26Z/6HP32Z) .

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level . See 00 11 500 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z) .
Use only approved transmission oil .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Secure transmission with special tool 24 0 200 to assembly stand 00 1 450 .

Remove torque converter . See 24 40 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z) .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (20 0 200)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Attach special tool 24 2 353 to drive shaft (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (24 2 353)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Screw in special tool 24 2 351 until it is firmly connected with shaft seal.

Screw in special tool 24 2 352 to remove shaft seal.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools (24 2 351) And (24 2 352)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Oil sealing lip on shaft seal.

Drive in shaft seal (1) with special tool 24 2 360 as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (24 2 360) And Shaft Seal

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.